Life at GTU involves a diverse array of options for engagement, participation, exploration, reflection, and even adventure. Our home in Berkeley, and the San Francisco Bay Area, is the center of one of the world's most diverse and innovative, active, learning communities. Join in this vibrant and dynamic life experience.

The Flora Lamson Hewlett Library in Berkeley, together with our branch library at San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, offer a rich array of programs, services, and resources to support the study and research needs of the more than 20 member schools, academic centers, and affiliates that comprise the GTU.

An institution of higher learning unlike any other, the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley brings together scholars of the world’s diverse religions and wisdom traditions to advance new knowledge, share inspiration, and collaborate on solutions. We carry out our work by:
Educating scholars for vocations devoted to study and service
Equipping leaders for a world of diverse religions and cultures
Teaching patterns of faith that encourage justice and care of the planet
Serving as an educational and theological resource for local communities, the nation, and the world

The GTU provides students with the opportunity for intensive academic study of many religious traditions including forms of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, and Judaism, as well as interdisciplinary topics such as art and religion or theology and science.

CIS educates scholars of many faiths about the richness and diversity of the Islamic tradition, emphasizing inter- and intra-religious study and dialogue that promotes pluralism, understanding, and public engagement.

The symbol of the Graduate Theological Union takes inspiration from the skylight at the heart of the library all GTU scholars share. This simple, elegant grid symbolizes intersecting paths and converging ideas, expressing the illuminating, collaborative spirit of the GTU.

CDS represents the leading edge in interdisciplinary and interfaith academic programs of the Hindu world, offering the richness of Dharma traditions to scholars and students of these and other traditions.

Founded in 2015, The Mira and Ajay Shingal Center for Dharma Studies helps scholars and students from the Hindu and Jain Dharmic heritage communities and other traditions understand Dharma in its multidimensional richness, and encourages cross-cultural and interreligious understanding.

At the GTU, the proximity of our member schools, multi-faith centers, and interdisciplinary programs creates a dynamic intellectual community. The GTU offers two degree programs, the Master of Arts (MA) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), as well as several certificate programs. Our member schools offer many other programs of study. GTU students are eligible to take classes across the GTU consortium, as well as at the University of California, Berkeley, just across the street.

Overdue Fines
Borrowers are responsible for overdue fines that accrue on their records. Fines of $5.00 or more will block further borrowing privileges. Overdue fines are as follows:
Regular items: $.50 per day
3-day items or recalled item: $1.00 per day
Course Reserve items: $1.00 per hour
Avoid fines by:
watching for due-dates and Recall Notices;
renewing your checked-out items early (up to 10 days before they are due);
returning items before you leave town for extended periods. REMEMBER: items may be recalled. You are responsible for returning these items regardless of where...

An institution of higher learning unlike any other, the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley brings together scholars of the world’s diverse religions and wisdom traditions to advance new knowledge, share inspiration, and collaborate on solutions.